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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.17, 1,228.34 and 271.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.17, 1,228.34 and 271.34 is: 406.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.17 : 1,228.34 = 271.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.17/1,228.34 = 271.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.17x = 1,228.34 × 271.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.17x = 333,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,292.31/819.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.87

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